REY'S CUBAN CAFE
7800 US 17-92 S #194, Fern Park FL 32730 · 407.260.2434
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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MAR 25
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on wall above trash can in back room. Removed. -1 live roach in sticky trap on floor between upright cooler in back room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over lettuce in prep cooler. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor behind chest freezer in snall storage area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil on floor in back storage
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at frint counter
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - in red cooler and in and ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior rim of chest at front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Botom interior white freezer at front counter
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In mop sink. Operator removed to outside
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw comminuted beef above zip lock bags of raw seafood. Raw chicken above vegetables in upright freezer. Operator rearranged.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved trash.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic containers reused.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -kitchen hand wash sink leaking underneath.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw comminuted beef above zip lock bags of raw seafood. Raw chicken above vegetables in upright freezer. Operator rearranged.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved trash.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic containers reused.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -kitchen hand wash sink leaking underneath.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beef empanada 98 in hot box less than 4 hours.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can, food delivery.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -standing water and food debris behind grease trap.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -some container or lids cracked on edge.
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52, 53F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); caldo de pernil (53F - Cold Holding) in lift top cooler in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beef empanada 98° in hot box less than 4 hours.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can, food delivery.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on plastic container of bread.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -standing water and food debris behind grease trap.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -some container or lids cracked on edge.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -lift top cooler in kitchen.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken above raw fish. Operator rearranged shelves in reach in freezer.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -missing for newest employees. Operator had new employees read and sign
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs above unwashed peppers in front cooler. -raw chicken and beef above potatoes in kitchen refrigerator.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on wall above trash can in back room. Removed. -1 live roach in sticky trap on floor between upright cooler in back room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent soiled with grease build up above reach-in cooler at back of kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall damage to wall by back door, holes in plaster. -electrical cover missing below instant water heater. -cover missing from electrical box at rear of kitchen.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken above ham croquettes in reach-in freezer. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken above plantains and potatoes in refrigerator. Corrected on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -empanadas in hot box at front counter 98°f less than 4 hours. Provided written time plan for operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -caldo made Tuesday has old date mark. Operator made new date mark.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.